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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2024/S 000-016532/EN)
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Mixed global and partial bid

Prior information notice without call for competition
Services

This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence
Town: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Email: Joshua.Phillips170@mod.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:

Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions
I.5) Main activity
Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: DNE STEM Delivery Partners 24/25
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 80310000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Services
II.1.4) Short Description:
The DNE (Defence Nuclear Enterprise) Skills Transformation Programme includes the Inspire and Attraction team who has responsibility for exciting the next generation of the future workforce. To achieve this ambition, we will be engaging with educational establishments across the UK and devolved administrations, which will include schools, colleges, and universities. Having a positive intervention with young people will help them to think more positively about potential career choices in the nuclear sector.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) are looking to engage the services of a minimum of 2 Delivery Partners that will enable the DNE to collaborate specifically with schools and minority groups in designated regions across England and Scotland.
The aim of this activity is to extend our reach to this target audience to promote STEM events and enable the target audience to better understand the opportunities available to them as a career choice. The focus will be aimed at young people from aged 8-14 years old (school years 3 – 9).
Delivery of this project in schools will commence from September 2024 through to July 2025. Each Delivery Partner should offer either full or half day STEM activities to cater for the individual needs of the Primary and Secondary Schools and should focus on supporting schools with little engagement in STEM.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 600000 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots:5
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer 3
II.2) Description:
II.2.1) Title: DNE STEM Regional Delivery Partners 24/25 – Scotland

Lot No:Scotland
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 80310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking to engage the services of a minimum of 2 Delivery Partners to deliver across the five identified regions that will enable the DNE to collaborate specifically with schools and minority groups in designated regions. The aim of this activity is to extend our reach to this target audience to promote STEM events and enable the target audience to better understand the opportunities available to them as a career choice. The focus will be aimed at young people from aged 8-14 years old (school years 3 – 9).
Delivery of this project in schools will commence from September 2024 through to July 2025. Delivery Partners should offer either full or half day STEM activities to cater for the individual needs of the Primary and Secondary Schools and should focus on supporting schools with little engagement in STEM.

STEM Delivery Partners in England and Scotland will ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful, and engaging STEM initiatives that inspire and empower learners in their pursuit of scientific knowledge, technological skills, and engineering and mathematical excellence.
Target number of schools for delivery: 60
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:12
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: DNE STEM Regional Delivery Partners 24/25 – North

Lot No:North (England)
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 80310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking to engage the services of a minimum of 2 Delivery Partners to deliver across the five identified regions that will enable the DNE to collaborate specifically with schools and minority groups in designated regions. The aim of this activity is to extend our reach to this target audience to promote STEM events and enable the target audience to better understand the opportunities available to them as a career choice. The focus will be aimed at young people from aged 8-14 years old (school years 3 – 9).
Delivery of this project in schools will commence from September 2024 through to July 2025. Delivery Partners should offer either full or half day STEM activities to cater for the individual needs of the Primary and Secondary Schools and should focus on supporting schools with little engagement in STEM.

STEM Delivery Partners in England and Scotland will ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful, and engaging STEM initiatives that inspire and empower learners in their pursuit of scientific knowledge, technological skills, and engineering and mathematical excellence.
Target number of schools for delivery: 60
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:12
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: DNE STEM Regional Delivery Partners 24/25 – Midlands

Lot No:Midlands
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 80310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking to engage the services of a minimum of 2 Delivery Partners to deliver across the five identified regions that will enable the DNE to collaborate specifically with schools and minority groups in designated regions. The aim of this activity is to extend our reach to this target audience to promote STEM events and enable the target audience to better understand the opportunities available to them as a career choice. The focus will be aimed at young people from aged 8-14 years old (school years 3 – 9).
Delivery of this project in schools will commence from September 2024 through to July 2025. Delivery Partners should offer either full or half day STEM activities to cater for the individual needs of the Primary and Secondary Schools and should focus on supporting schools with little engagement in STEM.

STEM Delivery Partners in England and Scotland will ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful, and engaging STEM initiatives that inspire and empower learners in their pursuit of scientific knowledge, technological skills, and engineering and mathematical excellence.
Target number of schools for delivery: 40
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:12
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: DNE STEM Regional Delivery Partners 24/25 – South East

Lot No:South East (England)
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 80310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking to engage the services of a minimum of 2 Delivery Partners to deliver across the five identified regions that will enable the DNE to collaborate specifically with schools and minority groups in designated regions. The aim of this activity is to extend our reach to this target audience to promote STEM events and enable the target audience to better understand the opportunities available to them as a career choice. The focus will be aimed at young people from aged 8-14 years old (school years 3 – 9).
Delivery of this project in schools will commence from September 2024 through to July 2025. Delivery Partners should offer either full or half day STEM activities to cater for the individual needs of the Primary and Secondary Schools and should focus on supporting schools with little engagement in STEM.

STEM Delivery Partners in England and Scotland will ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful, and engaging STEM initiatives that inspire and empower learners in their pursuit of scientific knowledge, technological skills, and engineering and mathematical excellence.
Target number of schools for delivery: 40
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:12
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: DNE STEM Regional Delivery Partners 24/25 – South West

Lot No:South West (England)
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 80310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking to engage the services of a minimum of 2 Delivery Partners to deliver across the five identified regions that will enable the DNE to collaborate specifically with schools and minority groups in designated regions. The aim of this activity is to extend our reach to this target audience to promote STEM events and enable the target audience to better understand the opportunities available to them as a career choice. The focus will be aimed at young people from aged 8-14 years old (school years 3 – 9).
Delivery of this project in schools will commence from September 2024 through to July 2025. Delivery Partners should offer either full or half day STEM activities to cater for the individual needs of the Primary and Secondary Schools and should focus on supporting schools with little engagement in STEM.

STEM Delivery Partners in England and Scotland will ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful, and engaging STEM initiatives that inspire and empower learners in their pursuit of scientific knowledge, technological skills, and engineering and mathematical excellence.
Target number of schools for delivery: 40
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:12
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:2024-06-28
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:
Any supplier interested in the procurement must ensure they are registered to the DSP to access the relevant tender documentation via the link below.

VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: MoD, Main Building
Town: London
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2024-05-24